Stags bidding for Cup glory

Mansfield were a popular antepost pick for the League Two title before a ball was kicked. Then it all went wrong.

However, Nigel Clough’s side have picked up over the last month and they should not only take plenty of support with them to Doncaster for the FA Cup second round, but also give them plenty to cheer.

Otherwise our numbers are not highlighting the possibility of a flock of surprises although they do suggest that if Rotherham over-rotate, Stockport, conquerors of Bolton in the first round remember, are in good enough nick to give them a run for their money. Although maybe not ours.

I prefer the look of Derby and Luton on their travels in the Championship.